Monthly Archives: July 2019

‘Crystal Blue Persuasion’ by Tommy James and the Shondells peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, July 26, 1969) — “Crystal Blue Persuasion” by Tommy James and the Shondells peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Crystal Blue Persuasion’ by Tommy James and the Shondells peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969) →

‘Give Peace a Chance’ by Plastic Ono Band debuts at #62 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s, Vietnam War


Video: 'Give Peace A Chance - Plastic Ono Band'

(Saturday, July 26, 1969) — “Give Peace a Chance” by Plastic Ono Band, a rock band formed by John Lennon of The Beatles and his wife, Yoko Ono, as a vehicle for their collaborative and solo projects, debuted at #62 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘Give Peace a Chance’ by Plastic Ono Band debuts at #62 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969) →

‘The Monkees Greatest Hits’ LP by The Monkees peaks at #89 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees

(Saturday, Juy 26, 1969) — The Monkees Greatest Hits, the first greatest hits compilation album by the Monkees, peaked at #89 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart for one week. Continue reading ‘The Monkees Greatest Hits’ LP by The Monkees peaks at #89 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1969) →

U.S. Vice President George Clinton born 280 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1739)

1730's, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'George Clinton (vice president)'

(Thursday, July 26, 1739) — George Clinton, the fourth Vice President of the United States, who served from 1805 until his death in 1812 during the administrations of presidents Thomas Jefferson (1805–1809) and James Madison (1809–1812), was born today in Little Britain, Province of New York, British America. Continue reading U.S. Vice President George Clinton born 280 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 1739) →

The Doors perform at Cow Palace 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Doors


Video: 'The Doors Cow Palace'

(Friday, July 25, 1969, approximately 10:30 p.m. PDT) — The Doors performed today at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California, just outside San Francisco, performing 17 songs over the course of a two-hour show. Continue reading The Doors perform at Cow Palace 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1969) →

Ted Kennedy asks voters to decide if he should quit 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1969)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'July 25, 1969: Ted Kennedy addresses Chappaquiddick accident'

(Friday, July 25, 1969, 7:00 p.m. p.m. EDT; during the Chappaquiddick incident) — U.S. Senator Edward “Ted” Kennedy went on television tonight to ask his Massachusetts constituents to give him “your advice and opinion” about whether he should resign his office one week after a fatal accident at Chappaquiddick Island near Martha’s Vineyard which resulted in the death of his passenger, 28-year-old Mary Jo Kopechne. Continue reading Ted Kennedy asks voters to decide if he should quit 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 25 1969) →

‘Wild Wild West’ by Will Smith featuring Dru Hill and Kool Moe Dee peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 24 1999)

1990s, movies 1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, July 24, 1999) — “Wild Wild West” by Will Smith featuring Dru Hill and Kool Moe Dee peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Wild Wild West’ by Will Smith featuring Dru Hill and Kool Moe Dee peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 24 1999) →

First humans to walk on Moon return safely to Earth 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 24 1969)

1960s, space exploration, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'NBC News Coverage of Apollo 11' (July 24, 1969, begins at 4:01 on 18th of 24 videos)

(Sunday, July 20, 1969, 16:50:35 Coordinated Universal Time) — The Apollo 11 crew, which included the first two humans ever to walk on the Moon, splashed down in the South Pacific Ocean this morning at a point 235 miles south of Johnston Atoll, and was recovered (at 17:29 UTC) by the aircraft carrier USS Hornet. Continue reading First humans to walk on Moon return safely to Earth 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 24 1969) →

Lennon leads The Beatles through ‘Ain’t She Sweet’ cover 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 24 1969)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'Ain't She Sweet (Anthology 3 Version)'

(Thursday, July 24, 1969, 3:30 -10:30 p.m. BST; during sessions for Abbey Road) — John Lennon led The Beatles today through a cover of “Ain’t She Sweet” at EMI Studio 2 in London while recording 35 takes of Lennon’s medley “Sun King”/“Mean Mr Mustard.” Continue reading Lennon leads The Beatles through ‘Ain’t She Sweet’ cover 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 24 1969) →